Leclanché SA, a Switzerland-based energy storage specialist, and Century Ship Services announced the commissioning of a 4 MWh Navius MRS-3™ battery package on a new hybrid ocean cruise vessel. This represents the first deployment of Leclanché’s MRS-3 system in the cruise ship segment, underscoring the company’s expanding presence in marine electrification.
The 140-metre vessel has been lengthened by 11 metres to house dedicated battery rooms and hydrogen systems, enabling hybrid operation that switches seamlessly between electric and conventional propulsion. This design aims to support carbon-neutral voyages in environmentally sensitive areas such as the Norwegian fjords, reduce fuel consumption and particulate emissions, and comply with stricter maritime regulations. By 2026, the battery system is slated to meet requirements under the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), and it will also contribute to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) greenhouse gas reduction targets.
“The marine industry is rapidly evolving, and this project demonstrates our strong belief in electrification as a key enabler of the energy transition. Partnering with Leclanché gives us confidence that we’re working with a reliable Swiss-based innovator with extensive expertise in marine electrification,” said Cevdet Duz, Managing Director, for Century Ship Services.
“This partnership marks another important milestone in Leclanché’s expansion into the cruise segment,” said Guillaume Clement, Global VP E-Marine at Leclanché. “Our Navius MRS-3 is quickly becoming the system of choice across the maritime spectrum, and this collaboration further demonstrates the industry’s growing momentum toward electrification.”
Founded in 1909, Leclanché leverages over a century of battery innovation, operating production facilities in Germany and maintaining a global network of offices. Its Navius MRS-3 platform integrates lithium-ion cell technology with advanced thermal management and battery management systems optimized for demanding marine environments.
Source: Leclanché Press Release
